The Monkey and the Crocodile
Title: The Monkey and the Crocodile
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Published: 1987-09
ISBN: 9780833507112
Page Count: 32
Book URL: Google Books
The Jatakas are Indian fables relating the former births of the Buddha in various animal guises. In this retelling, he is a clever little monkey who twice foils the attempts of the crocodile to capture him. Full-color illustrations
4.6Overall Score

The Monkey and the Crocodile

Reader's Review A classic folktale about a hungry crocodile that longs to eat a a smart monkey who outwits him with his knowledge and tricks. To look out for Islamic Values: The monkey ...

  • Popularity
    4.5
  • Islamic Values
    4.0
  • Clean (Romance)
    5.0
  • Clean (Profanity
    5.0
  • Clean (Violence)
    4.5

Reader’s Review

A classic folktale about a hungry crocodile that longs to eat a a smart monkey who outwits him with his knowledge and tricks.

To look out for

  • Islamic Values: The monkey tricks the crocodile by lying
  • Violence: The crocodile threatens to drown and eat the monkey
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Shaista Yusufali

Shaista Yusufali is an English teacher who currently teaches at the RISE Academy in San Jose. She also studied at Jamiat al-Zahra from 2004-2006 and is the mother of three avid readers.

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